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Design and Applied Arts at California College of the Arts currently reports $59,238 in median earnings, $53,909 average net price, and $27,000 school-wide median debt based on official U.S. Department of Education data.
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Program median earnings
$59,238
Average net price
$53,909
School-wide median debt
$27,000
School-wide completion rate
62%
Debt-to-earnings ratio
0.46x
Uses school-wide median completer debt when program debt is unavailable.
Recent annual completers
183
Earnings premium
$7,748
This page uses official U.S. Department of Education data to summarize recent price, debt, and earnings signals for Design and Applied Arts at California College of the Arts.
The latest debt and earnings figures suggest graduates can reach earnings that are materially above the school's current median debt level.
The latest reported earnings for this program are above the national benchmark that College Scorecard reports for comparable programs.
These comparisons use official in-state metrics from similar programs and credential levels.
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Communication and Media Studies at San Diego Christian College currently reports $992 in average net price versus $53,909 for this page's program path.
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Design and Applied Arts at Chapman University reports $78,121 in recent median earnings versus $59,238 here.
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Computer Engineering at University of California-Los Angeles currently lands near 0.06x versus 0.46x for this program.
Review Computer Engineering at University of California-Los AngelesThe current College Scorecard program record shows 183 recent annual completions for this program and credential level.
The latest official program data reports median earnings of $59,238 for this program.
California College of the Arts currently reports a school-wide median debt of $27,000 for completers.
The current StudentDebt.ai PEPS overlay does not flag this institution as closed.
Each row points to the source used for the metrics and statements on this page.
| Source | Fields | Accessed |
|---|---|---|
| California College of the Arts program metrics (College Scorecard API) U.S. Department of Education | latest.programs.cip_4_digit, latest.cost.avg_net_price.overall, latest.completion.rate_suppressed.overall, latest.aid.median_debt.completers.overall, latest.repayment.3_yr_default_rate, latest.repayment.repayment_cohort.1_year_declining_balance, latest.repayment.1_yr_repayment.completers_rate | Apr 6, 2026 |
| College Scorecard API documentation U.S. Department of Education | latest.programs.cip_4_digit, latest.cost.avg_net_price.overall, latest.completion.rate_suppressed.overall, latest.aid.median_debt.completers.overall, latest.repayment.3_yr_default_rate, latest.repayment.repayment_cohort.1_year_declining_balance, latest.repayment.1_yr_repayment.completers_rate | Apr 6, 2026 |
A lower-cost in-state alternative is available
Nearby alternatives currently report stronger earnings
Another in-state option carries a lighter debt-to-earnings profile